Sanctions
Information related to sanctions developments
Sanctioned oil tanker, company linked to North Korea’s Central Bank
Trade data reveals connection between Kumbyol Trading Company and DPRK's top bank
Seized oil tanker linked to N. Korean networks, investigation reveals
Despite Panamanian flag, KOTI owned by Chinese nationals tied to DPRK proliferation
North Korean exports of iron alloys continued in November: data
China spent USD$2.3 million on the shipments, though other mineral imports remained at zero
Chinese exports of diesel and gasoline to N. Korea at zero again in November
But increasingly frequent reports of oil transfers at sea cast doubt on the figures
Resolution 2397 bans N. Korea from buying all machinery, electronics, vehicles, and metals
In addition, DPRK's earnings from exports should dwindle to just a few million per month under new sanctions
UNSC Resolution 2397: What it means for North Korea
New measures are both "immediately harsh" and position UNSC for strict follow-on sanctions
North Korean cereal imports continued to fall in October
But imports of other food groups were much higher than in previous years
London calling: UK shell companies in North Korea’s networks
Investigation shows how London companies own ships visiting Chinese and DPRK coal ports
Maritime interdictions and North Korea: three potential scenarios
Options range from non-military to those which would reserve force to oblige compliance
Bank Sputnik connection to North Korea suspended, exposing UN to vulnerabilities
Cause of dispute between DPRK's Foreign Trade Bank and Bank Sputnik unclear
